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Thunder Down Under: Amassing First Round Picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been quietly assembling a formidable arsenal of draft capital over the past few years. Once boasting four first round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Thunder have strategically traded away some of those selections to acquire even more valuable assets.
Option to Swap Picks: Nuggets Protected Top 5 or Thunder Pick
One of the most intriguing elements of the Thunder's draft strategy is the option to swap their 2027 first round pick with the Denver Nuggets' 2027 pick. This swap is heavily protected, with the Nuggets' pick being top-5 protected. If the Nuggets' pick falls outside of the top 5, the Thunder will receive it instead. This optionality gives the Thunder a chance to land a potential star player or package the pick for future assets.
The upcoming 2024 NBA Draft is expected to be rich with talent, and the Thunder are well-positioned to reap the benefits. With multiple first round picks and the option to acquire even more, Oklahoma City is building a foundation for a dominant future in the NBA.
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